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Lacteal present in the villi of the small intestine:

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Help to absorb proteins
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Help to absorb fatty acids and glycerol
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Secrete hormones
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Secrete enzymes for digestion
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The correct option is B Help to absorb fatty acids and glycerol
The villi and microvilli greatly increase the surface area of the small intestine and are supplied with a network of capillaries and a large lymph vessel called lacteal. The lacteal absorbs fatty acids and glycerol.

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